Granny flats are wise investments. Their versatility gives them several benefits. They can house relatives, elderly parents or adult children. Granny flats can also be rented out for high financial returns, while increasing your property’s overall value. What is a granny flat? A granny flat is an independent living space occupying the same block of …
Renting out a granny flat is easy if you get the necessary approvals, put up a rental listing and find the right tenants. Renting out your granny flat is a great way to make some passive income, but you need to make sure you do things right. Here at Granny Flats WA, we have a …
Building a granny flat requires the same planning permissions and paperwork as a normal house does. These are planning permissions, building permissions and any additional approvals required to comply with your local council. Building a granny flat can pay off very well when you’re renting it out or trying to add a bit more value …
Many people forget that a granny flat has more expenses than just building costs. Other costs involved in building a granny flat are council costs, installation fees and servicing costs. Here’s a guide to all the costs of building a granny flat. Here at Granny Flats WA, we’ve guided many Western Australians through the process …
If you want to maximise your property’s block space, you’re faced with two options: to build a granny flat or undertake a home extension. However, how do you choose between a house extension or a granny flat? Let’s understand the key differences between the two options. What is a granny flat? A granny flat is …
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We often get asked if we can convert a garage into a granny flat, and it makes sense – many garages are big enough to house a self-contained space. So let’s explore what you need to know about garage conversion for granny flats. How big does my garage have to be for a granny flat? …
There are multiple ways of extending the living space on your property, with three of the most prominent being a granny flat, kit home or modular home. Because they each provide a similar outcome – more space, an increase in property value, a possible revenue stream – you’d be forgiven for thinking they’re the same. …
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Granny flats are versatile; they have a medley of potential uses, from bringing in another revenue stream to becoming a home gym and everything in-between. Here at GFWA, we’ve created countless customised granny flats to the specific needs of our customers. So let’s look at some of the different uses of a granny flat. A home for …
A significant factor in the boom of granny flats has come from older Australians choosing granny flats as an alternative to nursing homes. At GFWA, we create countless personalised living spaces for the older generation every year and constantly field questions from curious potential clients. Let’s look at some of the reasons why more people …
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You’ve been thinking about building a granny flat. Maybe it’s the possibility of renting it out or creating a space for a parent to make their own. So, how do you make the first steps towards moving from idea to reality? Here at GFWA, we’ve helped countless clients create the granny flats they’ve dreamed of. Let’s look …
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As our metropolises get denser and rental prices continue to soar, granny flats are becoming an increasingly popular addition to a home. This is primarily due to their chameleon nature of fitting a variety of needs. Whether it be a segregated living space for a young adult or older parent, a music or painting studio, …
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More than ever, people are seeing the potential that secondary dwellings like granny flats have to improve their lifestyle and financial security. The chameleon of the modern home, a granny flat can morph itself to fit a wide range of needs. Separated from the existing property, it can become a cosy residence for a parent …
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